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Do Like That

2016 single by Korede Bello

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionMar 28, 2026
Entity authorityQ137591449
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"Do Like That" is a song by Nigerian singer Korede Bello. The Altims-produced single was released through Mavin Records on 13 September 2016, and was included as a bonus track from his debut studio album Belloved (2017). The official remix to "Do Like That" was released on 22 February 2017 and features American R&B singer Kelly Rowland. Korede Bello told HipTV that Rowland was the one who reached out to him to be on the song. On 20 September 2021, "Do Like That" was certified gold in the United States, while it was certified gold in Canada on 21 June 2022.

Background

Korede Bello shared how "Do Like That" was made in an interview with Premium Times. He said he first thought of the idea and melody for the song on a flight to Dubai for Tiwa Savage's wedding in 2014. He saved the melody on his phone and worked on it during the trip, then left it there. Two years later, he found the voice note, reached out to producer Altims in the early morning, and they recorded the track.

Composition and lyrics

"Do Like That" is a blend of Afrobeat and pop that sees Korede Bello singing over an upbeat, rhythmic instrumental.

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